Lesson Objectives: Learners demonstrate the ability to navigate in developmentally appropriate virtual environments. Students will input and
access text and data, using appropriate keyboarding techniques or other input devices. (TEC.K-2.8.1.2.A.5, TEC.K-4.8.1.4 A.3 )
access text and data, using appropriate keyboarding techniques or other input devices. (TEC.K-2.8.1.2.A.5, TEC.K-4.8.1.4 A.3 )
Take the Keyboard Challenge!
http://www.abcya.com/keyboard.htm
Click on the image to the left to navigate to ABCYA where you will have a chance to select your own colorful keyboard backdrop. Then you be challenged to drag each key to the correct location on the keyboard. The first few times you try it, you may need to look down at your own keyboard; however, after awhile, you should begin to try to drag the keys without peeking!
Alphabetical Keyboarding Adventure
To become more familiar with the keyboard and the mouse, students will download the file below. After selecting the OPEN button, the file will open in Microsoft PowerPoint. On the first slide, type in your first and last name (Make sure you use proper capitalization and one space between your first and last name). Then, on the following 26 slides, you will name each image.
Hint: You are making an alphabet book, so each image should begin with the letter of the page you are working on. For spelling, you may use the reference page that your teacher will have available for you in class.
***Make sure to save your work in your own hard drive. Select File, Save As, Computer, Browse, Computer, Your Log in Name, and Click Save button.
Hint: You are making an alphabet book, so each image should begin with the letter of the page you are working on. For spelling, you may use the reference page that your teacher will have available for you in class.
***Make sure to save your work in your own hard drive. Select File, Save As, Computer, Browse, Computer, Your Log in Name, and Click Save button.
| alphabetical_keyboarding_adventures-_powerpoint_presentation.ppt |
Learn the Mouse and Keyboard
http://activities.macmillanmh.com/Techknowledge
Click on the image to the left to navigate to an interactive educational website where you will learn about how to use the mouse and the keyboard properly. Make sure you listen and follow along carefully.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee9eIsUzEOM
Dance Mat Typing- Learn Home Row!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/levels/level1.shtml
Click on the image to the left to navigate to Dance Mat Typing. The webpage will open within a new tab in the browser. Select the link on the screen labeled HOME ROW. Watch and listen to the instructions carefully. Make sure you sit up tall, place your feet flat on the floor, keep your elbows relaxed by your side, center your keyboard to your body, and place your hands on the home row keys. Concentrate as you begin to practice typing. Remember one finger strikes a key at a time and always returns back to home row.
